Running Diary + Live Twitter Reaction: NFC Championship

I’ve got nothing… I have been pondering how to introduce today’s game since late Saturday night (no sleep), but I am stuck at an utter standstill. Do I attempt humor, snark? Try to be dramatic? Call on Women’s Health again?

It is for naught, because there truly is no way to illustrate the magnitude of the Green Bay Packers facing the Chicago Bears for the right to not only the George Halas Trophy but a trip to Dallas and Superbowl XLV as well. It is impossible, in words, to describe the medley of emotions hovering over Packer Nation at this moment. Sometimes, though, silence says more than words ever could.

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Ajreaper : “Packers vs. Bears for the NFC title- If you know anything about football, you know how special of a game this is.”

Lovie Smith : “This is the only way it should be, Bears and Packers, to go to the Superbowl.”

jasonjwilde : “Clifton has a neck stinger, his return is questionable, is the official word.”

7:49 1st and 10 at the 28 yard line, in the gun. WOAH, Starks shreds the middle for 16 yards on the draw. You coulda driven a…2011 Chevy Silverado through that gap! Brilliant how Mike McCarthy chooses to depict pass then run directly behind Lang. Beautiful, man.

7:21 Chicago to start at the 10 yard line after another excellent punt by Masthay. Caleb Hanie at the helm.

GusRamsey : “I’m checking with the Elias Sports Bureau, but pretty sure no QB named Caleb has ever won an NFC title game”

sportsguy33 (Bill Simmons): “I don’t even care about my Packers pick – rooting 100% for the Bears. This would be one of the great playoff wins ever. You kidding me??? In 5 minutes, Packer fans go from making Super Bowl plans to bracing for the 33% possibility of a pantheon-level choke job.”

7:22 1st and 10, Forte dropped after 2 yards.

…tick…tick…

6:15 Hanie with a dump off to Earl Bennet for 3 yards. 3rd and 5 from their own 15.

jrehor : “Not a good sign-not sitting anymore. Standing now, close to shaking”

6:05 Hanie takes the snap, back to pass, looking left…Make a play…make a play…make a play!

I was 9 years old when the Green Bay Packers won Superbowl XXXI. Moments such as Reggie White raising his arms in elation, Desmond Howard’s smile and yes even Brett Favre streaking across the field with his helmet held high will forever be locked away among my fondest moments as a Packer fan. But 14 years later, it is finally time to add to the vault. This season has been magical to say the least, and I just want to say “thank you” to everyone: fans, bloggers, writers and reporters alike for making the ride so much fun and enjoyable. The passion found within Packer Nation is truly enchanting.

On Februray 6th, 2011 Green Bay will battle the Pittsburgh Steelers for the Lombardi Trophy and title of “Superbowl XLV Champions.” In the words of Bart Scott, “Can’t wait!”

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I don’t have the time to read this now–that will take some dedicated sit-down time to be able to relive that game (this time with fewer heart attack moments). Gotta say tho–being down here in The State of Ill….I *love* the Kenya/Bears Championship shirts crack!!
GO PACK GO!!

foundinidaho

My 18 year old, who likes Nevada sports but has never really cared about pro sports was screaming his heart out at the end along with the rest of the Packer bar in Boise. What a wonderful feeling.

Get ready for the Super Bowl one Rich!

http://www.twitter.com/RichWardJr Rich Ward

It’s impossible to recreate the moments/emotions or do the actual game justice, but thank you for reading! It’d be even worse without the awesome tweets and input from everyone.

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